City of Apalachicola, Fl -Government

07/17/2026

📣Amnesty Day Reminder

Franklin County residents are reminded that tomorrow is Amnesty Day at the Franklin County Landfill in Eastpoint. During Amnesty Day, certain waste items can be dropped off at no charge, subject to landfill rules and limitations.

Typical accepted items include yard trash, white goods (such as household appliances and scrap metal), limited numbers of tires, and homeowner construction and demolition debris, as specified by the landfill’s current amnesty guidelines.

Residents should bring proof of residency and be prepared to unload their materials in the designated areas. If you have questions about what can be brought or the operating hours for Amnesty Day, please contact the Franklin County Solid Waste Department or the Franklin County Landfill office before arriving.

07/16/2026

Water/Sewer Utility crews working alongside Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel, completed repairs to a blockage in the Sylvester Williams lift station force main following a response that began around midnight Tuesday and continued until approximately 11:00 p.m. last night.

Crews located and removed a significant accumulation of rag type material that had clogged an 8-inch elbow in the force main, restoring flow to the system. The response was a joint effort between the Water/Sewer Division and Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel due to the scope of the work.

While the area was excavated, staff also identified several valves, gauges, and fasteners in the valve pit that require replacement. These components will be replaced as part of the ongoing maintenance efforts to improve system reliability. The bypass system is expected to be back in operation this evening following the completion of repairs and maintenance work.

Residents are reminded and asked to not flush items such as diapers, cleaning/baby wipes, hygiene products, carpet or other improper debris down the toilet as they clog the sanitary sewer system.

07/16/2026

🚧 Exciting improvements are underway at the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library! 🌳📚

✨Time for a makeover! ✨ Huge thanks to the Franklin County Commission for helping us repave, so that we can launch a fabulous landscaping plan before the school year starts! Get ready for more parking spots, shade trees --even. a. library. courtyard!-- funded by PALS - Friends of the Apalachicola Margaret Key Public Library. As construction is underway, PLEASE pay close attention as you enter the parking lot. You may need to park on the Hwy 98 side, closer to the Chapman, if the 12th St. side is full/under construction, or vice versa. Our thanks to , , and We Love Land!

07/14/2026

📢 City of Apalachicola – Special City Commission Meeting
The City of Apalachicola City Commission will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

To review the agenda, please click the link below:
https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7.21.26-CC-SM-Agenda.pdf

For live viewing of meeting, click: https://vimeo.com/event/6050482/32ea7461dd

For Remote Participation ( For PUBLIC COMMENT ONLY), click: https://vimeo.com/live/guest/event/6050482/68854367-8663-4142-8a4d-808875f26fa5

07/13/2026

📢 Reminder: Planning & Zoning Board Meeting

The City of Apalachicola Planning & Zoning Board will hold its regular meeting on:
🗓 Monday, July 13
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 City Meeting Room

07/09/2026

Apalachicola City Water Update
June 9th through July 3rd, 2026

Apalachicola city water quality test results continue to meet state and federal drinking water standards.

Progress
Currently, Wells # 5 and 7 are operational and on-line. Well # 6 is operational but not on-line.

City Water Sample Test Results
Daily residual chlorine*
At the plant, levels ranged from 1.10 - 3.86 ppm.
At the remote location, levels ranged from 0.27 - 0.49 ppm.

07/09/2026

🌊 Riverfront Park Improvements Completed

The City of Apalachicola is pleased to share that maintenance improvements have been completed at Riverfront Park. Fallen and damaged signs were repaired and replaced, and new “No Swimming” signs were installed around the water fountain area to help promote safety and protect our community members and visitors.
Additionally, damaged dock boards were replaced to improve the condition and appearance of the waterfront area.

Thank you to our Public Works team for their continued efforts in keeping Apalachicola’s parks and waterfront areas beautiful and accessible for all to enjoy.

07/08/2026

💧 Understanding Your City of Apalachicola Utility Bill

The City of Apalachicola has created a helpful guide that explains the different charges that may appear on your utility bill, how your bill is calculated, and what each section means. Our goal is to help customers better understand their monthly statement.

📖 View the guide here:
https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/UNDERSTANDING-YOUR-UTILITY-BILL-Final.pdf

If you have additional questions after reviewing the guide, please contact the City's Utility Billing Department at (850) 653-9319.

07/07/2026

📢 Questions About the Water & Sewer Transfer?

The City of Apalachicola understands that residents may have questions regarding the transfer of the water and sewer system.
To help provide clear and accurate information, the City has prepared a Questions & Answers resource addressing common questions about the transfer, the process, and what residents need to know.

We encourage citizens to review the information by following the link below:

07/05/2026

Reminder: City Commission Meeting

Citizens are reminded that the City Commission Meeting will be held on July 7 at 6:00 PM.
We encourage all residents to attend and stay informed about important matters impacting our community.

🔗 To review the agenda, please click the link below:

https://www.cityofapalachicola.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/7.7.26-AMENDED-Agenda.pdf

🎥 To view the meeting live, please click the link below:

https://vimeo.com/event/6025174/d4bc8ddb35

For Remote Participation ( For PUBLIC COMMENT ONLY), click the link below:

https://vimeo.com/live/guest/event/6025174/d978b407-e04d-45b0-b895-96e468f51910